How is the word abwägen translated from German to English

English translation
weigh up
verb

Vor- und Nachteile genau vergleichen, bevor man sich entscheidet.

To compare advantages and disadvantages carefully before deciding.

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  • Wir müssen das Für und Wider abwägen. — We have to weigh up the pros and cons.

  • Sie hat lange abgewogen. — She weighed it up for a long time.

  • Das muss man sorgfältig abwägen. — You have to weigh that up carefully.

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